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mistimed

The correct spelling is mistimed.

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verb

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The correct spelling is mistimed. To do at the wrong time; especially to misjudge the timing of coordinated events. For example: "I mistimed my leap and fell flat on my face."

Usage Examples

I mistimed my leap and fell flat on my face.

My mistimed leap was declared a false start since I leaped before the gun.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To do at the wrong time; especially to misjudge the timing of coordinated events.

adjective

  1. 1.Done at the wrong time.

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